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How to get from Osaka to Fukuoka
Every practical way to travel from Osaka to Fukuoka, compared on time, cost and changes.
Shin-Osaka Station → Hakata Station
Your options
Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 2h 30m
- Typical fare
- ¥15,600
- Changes
- Direct
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Flight
- Journey time
- 3h 55m
- Typical fare
- ¥14,000
- Changes
- Direct
Door-to-door estimate: includes getting to the airport, security, and the ride into town at the other end.
Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 9h 30m
- Typical fare
- ¥8,000
- Changes
- Direct
Overnight highway bus
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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What to know
The overnight bus saves you a hotel night, but the Sanyo Shinkansen does it in about two and a half hours. For most travellers the flight only wins if you're heading somewhere beyond Fukuoka.
Is a rail pass worth it?
This journey alone comes to about ¥31,200 return, so a nationwide pass will not pay for itself on this trip. A regional pass is the better question — check the one below against your full itinerary.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Osaka to Fukuoka?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 2h 30m for a typical fare of ¥15,600.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Osaka to Fukuoka?
- Highway Bus — about 9h 30m for a typical fare of ¥8,000.
- How long does it take to get from Osaka to Fukuoka?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 2h 30m for a typical fare of ¥15,600.